My Pet Wants a Pet - by Elise Broach (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A boy's mother, reluctant to allow him even one pet, is increasingly unhappy as each pet wants a pet of its own. This charming picture book by a "New York Times"-bestselling author cleverly captures a universal wish--to love and care for something. Full color.x 11.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A charming picture book that cleverly captures a universal wish--to love and care for something--and shows that you're never too little to share in that dream, by <i>New York Times-</i>-bestselling author Elise Broach.</b> <p/>Once there was a boy who wanted something to take care of. Something of his very own. He begged his mother for a puppy. Until she said YES!<br> The boy loved his puppy. He fed him and played with him and cuddled him. But soon, the <i>dog</i> wanted something to take care of--something of <i>his</i> very own. So the dog gets a pet cat; then the cat gets a pet bird; the bird gets a pet worm; the worm gets a pet flea . . . and on and on it goes as utter chaos ensues. <p/><b>Christy Ottaviano Books</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This sweet story with beautifully vivid illustrations demonstrates how caring for others leads to personal happiness. <b>A winning choice for storytime and family sharing.</b>--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/><b>Barclay's illustrations are jaunty and cartoonlike, reminiscent of the work of Richard Scarry</b>, with all characters--two-legged, four-legged, or no-legged--having a fantastic time playing and chasing each other. . . <b>Great comedy throughout, with an inspiring closer.</b>--<i>Booklist<br></i><br><b>Barclay's simple, cheery ink-and-watercolor pictures</b> emphasize the joy shared by the boy and the many pets . . . Broach's language is similarly straightforward as <b>she underscores the responsibilities and rewards of caring for another and the expansive possibilities of family.</b>--<i>Publishers Weekly <p/></i>From Broach and Barclay comes a story about the affection that grows between living beings who care for one another. . . .<b> A sweet choice for a simple story that parents and children will enjoy laughing at together.</b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews<br></i><br><b>Warm and funny</b>.--<i>The Horn Book <p/></i><b>An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee </b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Elise Broach</b> is the award-winning and <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of books for children and young adults, including <i>The Wolf Keepers, Shakespeare's Secret, Masterpiece</i>, and the Superstition Mountain Mysteries series as well as <i>The Miniature World of Marvin and James, </i> <i>James to the Rescue </i>and <i>Trouble at School with Marvin and James</i>. She lives in Connecticut with her family. <p/><b>Eric Barclay</b> is the creator of <i>I Can See Just Fine</i>, <i>Hiding Phil, </i> and <i>Counting Dogs</i>. He has also illustrated several books for young readers. He lives in Texas with his family.</p>
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